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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.67, 2,266.97 and 634.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.67, 2,266.97 and 634.36 is: 950.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.67 : 2,266.97 = 634.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.67/2,266.97 = 634.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.67x = 2,266.97 × 634.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.67x = 1,438,063.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,063.75/1,512.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.68

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